Biological pumps: How zooplankton are transporting microplastics to the ocean depths

A new study has, for the first time, recorded and measured just how fast microplastics move through the gut passage of a key ...
Hackaday

DIY Grid Dip Meter Teardown

You don’t see them much anymore, but there was a time when any hobbyist who dealt with RF probably had a grid dip meter. The ...
The Drive

Let’s Find Out If Your Spark Plugs Need Replacing

Don’t worry, it’s not just you. Everyone dropped their first, or likely fortieth, F-bomb when their dad had them hold the spark plug while he hit the kickstarter on their dirt bike. While it might ...

OLEDs are largely considered the best displays, but why is that?

Compared to IPS, LCD, and LED displays, OLEDs offer blacker blacks, more vibrant colors, and crisper details. They're far ...

Can this $25 multimeter hold its own against my $250 unit? I put it to the test

For around $25, the Neoteck TS20D is a fully-featured, well-made, and decently accurate tool that will handle most multimeter-related tasks. It's small enough to drop into a pocket or toolbox, durable ...
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Millions of households must check their energy meter or risk higher bills in January

Millions of households risk inaccurate bills in the new year if they don't submit meter readings by the end of the month. Most households now have a smart meter, which suppliers say provides more ...
verywellhealth

Peak Flow Meter Use and How to Measure Your PEFR

A peak flow meter helps you track how well your lungs are working by measuring your peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR). You should find your personal best peak flow measurement and use it to track your ...
IEEE

Design of an Interface Test Adapter for Sequential Testing of Transient Voltage Suppressor Diodes to Reduce Test Cycle Time

Abstract: The advancement in semiconductor circuit design, particularly its miniaturization has increased the circuit sensitivity to electrical stresses. To protect the circuits, transient voltage ...